'Acadia'
'Johanna', an excellent example of a Matt Layden Paradox
Matt sailing his 'Elusion'
'Acrohc Australis' in Queensland Museum
Cabin top detail
My friend's photo of 'Acrohc Australis' at the end of her voyage
I have a passionate interest in sailing vessels,
particularly smaller ones, the simpler the better. One of the simplest I have
owned was ‘Acadia’. Originally she was not designed for sailing, but I rigged
her with a small sail and a leeboard, along with a rudder. On account of not
being as quick to react to situations requiring balance as I used to be when I
was younger, I felt I was not up to managing the kayak, especially when under
sail. Mainly for this reason I sold her to a younger and fitter man. I never
heard how he got on, but I hope he had a lot of fun with the kayak.
I’m a fan of Matt Layden’s boats, particularly his Paradox.
I also like his tiny ‘Elusion’, which resembles a baby sister Paradox.
When I was on holiday in Australia I visited the Queensland
Museum in Brisbane. There I took photographs of Serge Testa’s ‘Acrohc Australis’,
a homebuilt 11’ 10” aluminium sloop that he sailed around the world. To date
she is still the smallest boat to have done so, and Serge continues to hold the
record for circumnavigating the Globe in the smallest sailing vessel.
Links
Acadia Paddling Kayak, Adapted for Sailing
UK Matt Layden Paradoxes
‘Elusion’ Matt Layden’s Micro-sailboat
‘Acrohc Australis’
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